President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with The Economist that Russian forces have abducted Ukrainian mayors in occupied territories, with some found dead, others missing, and replacements installed.
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Zelenskyy stated that Russian occupiers are kidnapping Ukrainian mayors
Zelenskyy stated that Russian forces killed some abducted mayors
Zelenskyy stated that some abducted mayors have been found dead
Zelenskyy stated that some abducted mayors remain missing
Zelenskyy stated that Russians have replaced some mayors in occupied cities
Zelenskyy stated that Russian army uses methods in occupied territories similar to those used in Donbas in 2014
Zelensky stated that Russian forces are kidnapping Ukrainian mayors
Zelensky stated that some abducted mayors have been found dead
Zelensky stated that some abducted mayors cannot be found
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